Jim Ford, 1935-2017

Sunday

Aug 13, 2017 at 12:01 AM

Jimmie Reed Ford, 81, of Columbia, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am, Monday, August 14, at Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at New Salem Cemetery in Ashland. Visitation will be from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 13, at Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel.

Jim was born Sep. 8, 1935, to Oba I. and Nola Mae Hand Ford in Alton.

On Feb. 13, 1954, he married Edith Yvonne Bowerman in Alton and she preceded him in death on Feb. 22, 2014.

Jim was a church planter, pastor and preacher of God’s word for over 60 years. He was also a carpenter and builder on many commercial buildings and residential homes throughout his career. He loved to travel, but his greatest loves were the Lord, his family, and God’s people.

He is survived by his two children, Janet Elaine (David) Danklef of Jefferson City and Danny Allen (Rose) Ford of Billings; a brother, Kendall Ford of Houston; a sister, Evelyn Sue Bowman (Vince) of Mt. Dora, Fla.; two grandsons, Christopher (Nicole) Ford and Aaron (Emily) Ford; and six great-grandchildren, Drake, Cole, Annabella, Jaxson, Layla and Nolan. He has many other family members and friends who are rejoicing that Jim is now with his Lord.

He was also preceded in death by his parents and son, Steven Quinn Ford in 1998; and a sister-in-law, Lora A. Ford.

“And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself, that where I am, there you may be also.” John 14:3